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Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note Edge X Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) 16Points
6"
IPS

1080x2160

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8) Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Plus X
5.6"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

3.7mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) vs Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC2 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+6"7%
Larger screen
vs5.6"
+(back) 23MP44%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/2.3" inches13%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP117%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 3.7MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+3580 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
32GB (21GB available)vs+32GB (25GB available)19%
More internal storage for applications and files
204 grams (7.14 ounces)vs+174 grams (6.09 ounces)17%
Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)16%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels58%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+525 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UV radiationAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
ModelXperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA2+ 4GB RAMBell Galaxy Note Edge N915W8
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Canada
Canada
BrandSonySamsung
Release date8/1/201811/1/2014
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 157 millimeters (2.95 x 6.18 in)82.4 x 151.3 millimeters (3.24 x 5.96 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6" inches5.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI525 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 Pro (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels3.7 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1440 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Humidity
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Temperature
UV radiation
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3580 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Black, Gold, Green
• Aluminum frame
• Exmor RS camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Stereo Bluetooth headset SBH24
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• S Pen stylus
• S-Voice natural language
• Dropbox 50GB
• Samsung Gear S compatible
• ANT+ support

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915W8)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.109W/kg (head), 0.329W/kg (body)
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